Date of birth:

April 28th, 1923 (Prescott/Ontario, Canada)

Date of death:

October 5th, 2016

Service number:

J.86018

Nationality:

Canadian (1931-present, Constitutional Monarchy)

Kenneth Hanna was born in Prescott, Ontario but spent the majority of his childhood in Brockville. He was the oldest of four children and worked as an apprentice tool- maker after graduation from High School. In 1941, Kenneth Hanna joined the Airforce and became a Hawker Typhoon pilot.

He married Jacqueline Adele Banks, the widow of Patrick Denson Roy in 1962.

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flying Officer

Unit:

No. 181 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

March 2nd, 1945

Citation:
"This officer has completed a large number of varied sorties, including many armed reconnaissances over the battle area in the West. He has displayed a high standard of leadership, skill and courage and has contributed materially to the success of the squadron. In December, 1944, he flew one of a formation of aircraft detailed to attack enemy vehicles in the St. Vith area. In a most spirited engagement two tanks and 12 mechanical vehicles were destroyed. Throughout, Flying Officer Hanna set a fine example by his skill and resolution."

Published in The London Gazette, dated March 2nd, 1945.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

• - Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette of 27th February 1945, Issue 36964, dated 2nd March 1945
  - Veterans Affairs Canada